Manesh Samtani
Manesh Samtani is the Editor at Regulation Asia, where he leads the regional news desk from Hong Kong, directing coverage of critical regulatory developments impacting financial services across APAC. Manesh specialises in analysing how new rules and technologies are reshaping banking, capital markets, and the fight against financial crime, providing finance professionals, compliance leaders, and policymakers with the intelligence they need to navigate risk and understand the impact of regulatory change in the region. [email protected]
Articles by Manesh Samtani
Anti-Money Laundering
New European Treaty Targets Crypto and Cross-Border Asset Recovery
19/10/2026
New protocol aims to strengthen cross-border confiscation of criminal wealth, including crypto-assets, across international jurisdictions.
AI Risk & Governance
UK FCA Plans Agentic Supervisory Model, Holds Off On New AI Rules
19/10/2026
The regulator aims to automate its supervision and enforcement using AI while relying on existing regulatory frameworks.
Cryptocurrency
BitMEX Sued In UK for Return of $27mn Over Unlicensed Derivatives
16/10/2026
A British software engineer is suing the BitMEX operator for the return of 324.8 BTC, alleging the platform offered unauthorised derivatives.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Sanctions Target Iranian Shadow Banks and Charity Networks
16/10/2026
The US has sanctioned multiple financial entities and issued an alert to FIs regarding the abuse of religious charities by Iran.
Cybersecurity
HKMA Issues Cybersecurity Code for Retail Payment System Operators
16/10/2026
The HKMA has introduced new mandatory cybersecurity and operational guidelines for designated retail payment system infrastructure operators.
Clearing & Post-Trade
APAC Face Mounting Pressure to Optimise Collateral Usage: Experts
16/10/2026
Experts at an ASIFMA conference said FIs in APAC face mounting pressure to optimise collateral as global clearing mandates and shortened settlement cycles reshape liquidity requirements.
Operational Risk
Fed Vice Chair Calls for Global Modernisation of Banking Supervision
16/10/2026
Michelle Bowman calls for international standard-setters to prioritise material risks and timely supervisory action.
AI Risk & Governance
FSB Finalises Sound Practices for Responsible AI Adoption
15/10/2026
The FSB has outlined twelve sound practices to help financial institutions manage risks associated with artificial intelligence.
CPMI, IOSCO Issue Final Guidance on FMI General Business Risk
15/10/2026
CPMI and IOSCO have published final guidance for financial market infrastructures on managing general business risks and losses.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
IMF, World Bank, BOT Launch Global Blueprint to Combat Digital Fraud
15/10/2026
The Bangkok Blueprint outlines 12 key policy considerations to help FIs and regulators tackle escalating cyber-enabled fraud.
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